MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
nearside rear brake wire dangling
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
nearside rear brake wire dangling
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear brake wire dangling
Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
fuel cap sealing ring cracking
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
fuel cap sealing ring cracking
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
undertrays fitted
Offside slight play in inner steering rack joint
petrol smell
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Offside slight play in inner steering rack joint
oil leak
petrol smell
n/s/f brake warning wire insecure
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f brake warning wire insecure
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
n/s/f brake warning wire insecure
offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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BD05 YRN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD05 YRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BD05 YRN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2005.
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